The Potato Salad That Edith Gump and I Make Recipe

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The Potato Salad That Edith Gump and I Make
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  1. Put cold eggs into cold water and bring to a boil for about 15 minutes. Put into ice water and when thoroughly cold, they should peel easily. Do not try to peel warm eggs or the shells will stick!
  2. Meanwhile, boil potatoes just until the crunch is gone and they are barely soft.
  3. While potatoes and eggs are cooking combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together (I find that the mixing bowl from my KitchenAid is perfect)!
  4. Drain potatoes when done and after they have stopped steaming but still warm put into a large bowl with whisked ingredients. Fold together gently trying not to break up the potatoes. Since the potatoes are warm your sauce may appear to be a little runny. Fear not- Kitchen Warrior! They will thicken back up after cooling a bit. But pouring the mixture over WARM potatoes allows the sauce to be absorbed by the potatoes resulting in a much better flavor that usually only occurs the second day. And we all know that potato salad is better the second day, don't we Dears?.
  5. At this point,coarsely chop the egg into the bowl. Leave really big chunks. I usually just hold it in my hand over the bowl. Halve it with a butter knife lengthwise, then cut it into fourths crosswise.
  6. Gently fold the eggs in the salad and then turn into a covered 8x8 casserole. It just barely fits.
  7. Refrigerate until chilled- the longer the better. After it has chilled thoroughly- correct the seasonings with more salt or pepper if needed. Don't try to do it when it is warm- let the flavors blend before doing anything else.
  8. Edith takes these to church potlucks and she says that no matter how many potato salads there are this one goes first. I make these for Dugan's monthly poker party and riots ensue if this dish isn't chilled and ready upon their arrival.
  9. Edith and I can't agree whether to sprinkle bacon crumbs or not over the top. Miserable sand-eating wench.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 499.95 Kcal (2093 kJ)
Calories from fat 345.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.36g 59%
Cholesterol 128.11mg 43%
Sodium 655.76mg 27%
Potassium 561.84mg 12%
Total Carbs 32.52g 11%
Sugars 13.65g 55%
Dietary Fiber 3.07g 12%
Protein 7.22g 14%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 21%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 44%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 72.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 226.04 Kcal (946 kJ)
Calories from fat 156.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.34g 59%
Cholesterol 57.92mg 43%
Sodium 296.48mg 27%
Potassium 254.02mg 12%
Total Carbs 14.7g 11%
Sugars 6.17g 55%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 12%
Protein 3.27g 14%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 44%
Iron 0.8mg 10%
Calcium 32.8mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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